Bust of Man, Blindfolded is an auto-biographical piece that documents my own “chronic pain journey”—both literally and abstractly—while also addressing universal themes such as suffering, isolation, depression, mortality, and even our current climate crisis. The tattered torso of the bust portrays not only the fragility of the human condition but the impermanence of the natural world around us. And the eyeless, blindfolded face symbolizes humankind’s lack of foresight when it comes to our individual and collective survival, and our need to look within for emotional, moral and spiritual guidance. People’s individual and collective survival depends on our relationship to one another and the earth, although it’s human nature to withdraw, isolate and hide from the truth when faced with pain, suffering, mortality and monumental change.
I’m honored that Bust of Man, Blindfolded—one of only two pieces I was able to finish in the last few years—was included in three exhibits in 2022:
Tides of Change
The Drawing Room
780 Valencia Street, San Francisco
January 29–February 26, 2022
This exhibition hopes to expand on the impacts of environmental injustice and its reach and relation to our humanity, in regards to gender, race and geography, and urban and industrial development. Climate change is not only about the impact on humans, but their role in the problems and the solutions. https://drawingroomsf.com/pages/tides-of-change
ASEDAS 2022: Reliance
The 3rd International Virtual Digital Art Exhibition
Asian Southeast Digital Art Association—Thailand Chapter
July 2–December 30, 2022
Online Exhibition
This year, Thailand proudly presents to the world, the ASEDAS 2022 Virtual Digital Art Exhibition organized by Prince of Songkla University Pattani Campus, Thaksin University and Yala Rajabhat University, with the theme ‘Reliance.’ Reliance is evolved around the idea of having faith and trust. It is perhaps a time for us to rely on ourselves, rely on the evolution of medication, rely on the advancement of technology, rely on one another and have faith that the world will be better and brighter as days go by. We will stay strong and connected. We will be ‘reliance.’
Pride in Disability
Diversability
July 2022
Online Exhibition
So many disabled stories are told by those who never lived them. Society’s view of us and our impact is shaped by these false narratives, reinforcing ableist ideals. This show is an opportunity for disabled artists to tell our own stories about disability. Disability pride is a public expression of a private feeling. Only we as disabled people can share the truth of our relatility. We know the nature of our struggles and which are internal or from an oppressive society. We know our unique strength and how we have found joy in this world.